The Blue Train

The Blue Train has been the ultimate in luxury rail travel since 1946.It offers a unique way of experiencing some of Southern Africa’s magnificent landscapes and landmarks. On this train luxury assumes a new dimension.
You’ll feel it from the moment you step into your suite – the De Luxe Suite which offers you a choice between twin beds (with shower) or double beds (with bath). Luxury suites are more spacious and offer twin or double beds with bath facilities. Each suite is a world on its own, with a private entertainment centre with a choice of movie channels and radio stations.
Guests indulge in fine cuisine with personal Butlers at their beck-and-call. The Blue Train is not just a mode of transport. It is an all-inclusive five-star luxury rail experience.

DE LUXE SUITEThe De Luxe Suites measure 8 m² (4 m x 2 m). All suites have en-suite bathrooms. Twin-bedded suites come with showers; Double-bedded suites have ¾ size bath-tubs. All suites come equipped with a writing desk, ideally positioned next to the window, where you can note the view in style. Each suite is a world on its own, with an individually controlled air- conditioning system, under-floor heating, a telephone system (for phoning any area in the world), GPS, TV-monitors with a choice of movie channels and radio stations and free WI-FI. You can also tune into the driver’s eye view camera, and watch the world ahead as you swiftly glide along.

LUXURY SUITELuxury suites are more spacious than De Luxe Suites measuring 10.26 m² (5.13 m x 2 m) and offer twin or double beds with full bath facilities. All suites come equipped with a writing desk, ideally positioned next to the window, where you can note the view in style. Each suite is a world on its own, with an individually controlled air- conditioning system, under-floor heating, a telephone system (for phoning any area in the world), GPS, TV-monitors with a choice of movie channels and radio stations and free WI-FI.
The Luxury Suite takes the choice even further, with an inviting selection of movies on Blue-Ray DVD. You can also tune into the driver’s eye view camera, and watch the world ahead as you swiftly glide along.

42- SEATER DINING CARThe Blue Train provides fine dining and the gourmet cuisine is complemented by the carefully selected, best South African wines. All meals are freshly prepared on board the train by our Executive Chefs. The world class cuisine is complemented by a fine selection of wines carefully sourced from Vineyard boutiques in South Africa. The Blue Train has won the International Diners Club Merit award for the finest selection of wines on numerous occasions. The Dining Car can seat 42 guests and two sittings are required during full occupancy. The Blue Train dining experience is enhanced by the crystal glass, polished silver ware and fine bone china. In keeping with the classical romantic ambience lunch is an elegantly casual affair (semi casual), while dinner is more formal and the men are requested to wear a jacket and tie and the ladies elegant evening wear. Breakfast can be enjoyed at own leisure and is served between 07:30 and 10:00. Special dietary requirements such as halaal, kosher must be specified upon making a reservation (needs at least 48 hour notice)

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COSTINGS 2017:
Routing - Pretoria to Cape Town OR Cape Town to Pretoria
Low - AUD1970 pp sharing Luxury Suite one way
High - AUD2451 pp sharing Luxury Suite one way
Low - AUD1632 pp sharing De Luxe Suite one way
High - AUD2014 pp sharing De Luxe Suite one way

SEASONS:
High - 01 September to 15 November 2017
Low - 01 January to 31 August 2017
16 November to 31 December 2017

COSTINGS 2018:
Routing - Pretoria to Cape Town OR Cape Town to Pretoria
Low - AUD2195 pp sharing Luxury Suite one way
High - AUD2697 pp sharing Luxury Suite one way
Low - AUD1730 pp sharing De Luxe Suite one way
High - AUD2135 pp sharing De Luxe Suite one way

Routing - Pretoria to Hoedspruit OR Hoedspruit to Pretoria
Low - AUD1221 pp sharing Luxury Suite one way
High - AUD1343 pp sharing Luxury Suite one way
Low - AUD1053 pp sharing De Luxe Suite one way
High - AUD1116 pp sharing De Luxe Suite one way

***Price may vary due to circumstances beyond our control / AUD amount will depend on prevailing rate of exchange

SEASONS:
High - 01 September to 15 November 2018
Low - 01 January to 31 August 2018
16 November to 31 December 2018